Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action

By Oliver Hanlon After six months of industrial friction, Cardiff University management has agreed to a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies in 2026 and the removal of 187 academic staff from immediate risk of redundancy. While in a statement given to Gair Rhydd, the UCU has welcomed these “major concessions,” at an Extraordinary General Meeting, members voted unanimously to continue the dispute until concerns regarding … Continue reading Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action

Royston! Royston! Royston!

By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch Last week , Wrexham’s indie rock band, The Royston Club, took to the Union’s stage. They bring with them a fanbase who know every lyric and every chant, and test how loud the speakers can go. In an era of transferable audiences, Spotify Wrapped and eclectic playlists, these Welsh boys stand out, marked by a sincerity which is often lost in … Continue reading Royston! Royston! Royston!

Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

By Gabriela Hunt Two Welsh 18 year-olds have been jointly charged with terror offences. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent appeared in court on the 12th December, accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish and Muslim targets in the Welsh Capital, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW.) Edwards and Vincent appeared before the Old Bailey, London from the 21st to 22nd of November and remanded … Continue reading Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

Imogen and the Knife: Songwriting, Performing and Music as a tool

By Ruby Collins After listening to Imogen and the Knife supporting The Last Dinner Party at Utilita Arena on 3 December, Gair Rhydd managed to secure a few moments talking with Imogen after the show.  Imogen’s debut, extended EP, ‘Some Kind of Love’ shows fluid versatility. From intimate and bare ‘Paris Night’, to the choral and eerie ‘Some Kind of Love’ to her electric single ‘Mother of … Continue reading Imogen and the Knife: Songwriting, Performing and Music as a tool

When Powell Came to Cardiff, Revisiting Enoch Powell’s Controversial 1968 Union Visit

By Oliver Dermody It has been 57 years since Enoch Powell, described by some as the “best prime minister his country would never have” and by others as a racialist provocateur, made his eventful Cardiff University visit and speech. So, what can the events of November 1968 tell us, and are we currently seeing a reincarnated Powell sneaking his way to electoral victory in the … Continue reading When Powell Came to Cardiff, Revisiting Enoch Powell’s Controversial 1968 Union Visit

NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales

By Oliver Hanlon In late November, the Senedd decided that tuition fees would rise from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026. This will see students at Welsh universities facing increasingly higher student debt, with the third increase in tuition fees since 2024, which will see tuition fees in Wales go from £9,000 in 2023 to £9,790 in September 2026. … Continue reading NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales

Unknown Males Attempt To Gain Access To Multiple Houses On Cathays Street

By James Burns Unknown Males attempt to gain access to multiple houses on Cathays Street Earlier this week two men reportedly knocked on the doors of multiple houses on Thesiger Street in Cathays, requesting uninvited room tours and asking about the relationship statuses of residents. A resident of the street told Gair Rhydd that the strange incident saw two men knock on the door at … Continue reading Unknown Males Attempt To Gain Access To Multiple Houses On Cathays Street

Bird Flu Case Confirmed Amid Rising Bird Deaths in Cardiff

By Olivia Griffin A confirmed case of avian influenza (H5N1) in Cardiff has been followed by a rise in reports of dead wild birds across the city, prompting renewed warnings from public health and wildlife authorities. Cardiff Council announced this week that a swan found in Cardiff Bay had tested positive for bird flu, the first confirmed case in the city this winter. Additional dead … Continue reading Bird Flu Case Confirmed Amid Rising Bird Deaths in Cardiff

Is Heath Park An Afterthought?

By Oliver Hanlon In a surprise to many at the AGM, the Students’ Union proposed and passed a change to the sabbatical officer structure that will see the VP for Heath Park axed and replaced with a VP Undergraduate Officer. Heath will be relegated to having two campaign officers, unlike a sabbatical role—campaign officers are an unpaid position, which is unlikely to work for Heath … Continue reading Is Heath Park An Afterthought?

Ffotogallery: Art Amongst the Student Streets

By Eve Harris Situated within the busy neighbourhood of Cathays, we can find a quiet place for reflection on art, culture and photography. Ffotogallery, located inside the former Methodist Sunday School, is a hub for all things related to the visual arts. From exhibitions to workshops and talks, the gallery offers a plethora of events and resources for those interested in the creative sector. Since … Continue reading Ffotogallery: Art Amongst the Student Streets

Christmas Markets: Everything and Everywhere You Need To Know About This Year

By Molly Spencer and Eve Yates The time is finally upon us. The Christmas lights have been switched on along St Mary’s street which can only mean one thing. Time to start preparing for Christmas! It is now officially December so I won’t accept anything other than Christmas joy and the best way to get it started is with all the Christmas markets that can … Continue reading Christmas Markets: Everything and Everywhere You Need To Know About This Year

A New Era for Welsh Rail As The King Opens New Taff’s Well Depot

By Ella Simons Finally, the wait is over. The new Transport for Wales depot is here after starting upgrades began in 2020. The £100 million depot located in Taff’s Well South Wales, just opposite the town’s Transport for Wales train stop, will provide 400 jobs and will maintain a fleet of 36 new tram-trains, set to transform transport across South Wales. According to Transport for … Continue reading A New Era for Welsh Rail As The King Opens New Taff’s Well Depot

“Dim Ffordd o Ennill”: Graddedigion Eleni yn Cael hi’n Anodd Gafael ar Swydd

Gan Hanna Morgans Bowen Eleni yw’r flwyddyn waethaf ar gyfer recriwtio graddedigion. Yn 2025, gostyngodd recriwtio 8% i gymharu â llynedd, gan ei wneud y flwyddyn wannaf ers y gostyngiad o 12% yn ystod y pandemig yn 2020. Graddiodd Elin Owen eleni o Brifysgol Caerdydd. Dywedodd ei bod hi wedi bod yn chwilio am swyddi ers mis Ionawr, hyd yn oed rhai tu allan i’w … Continue reading “Dim Ffordd o Ennill”: Graddedigion Eleni yn Cael hi’n Anodd Gafael ar Swydd

UCU Fears Redundancies As 1000 Staff Told Jobs Are At Risk

By Alicia Tariq Over 1000 staff at Cardiff University have received notice that their roles are at risk. On Thursday November 6th, a formal S188 notice of risk of redundancies were issued to the three campus trade unions. The UCU stated that “Cardiff University has now put at least 41% of their overall staff at risk of losing their current jobs in a single year”. … Continue reading UCU Fears Redundancies As 1000 Staff Told Jobs Are At Risk